https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/featured_news.html Featured News - Government of New Brunswick en https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0160.html The provincial government has approved up to $1.5 million for repairs to the roof of the welcome and administrative building at the New Brunswick Botanical Garden in Edmundston. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:34:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0157.html As wildfires increase across the country, New Brunswickers are being urged to do what they can to prevent wildfires in their own province. Tue, 16 Apr 2024 13:15:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.04.0138.html Applications are now available for the 2024 Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit, which increased to $600 on April 1. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:31:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0134.html The provincial and federal governments have signed two bilateral agreements aimed at improving access to health and long-term care services. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 13:10:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0131.html The New Brunswick Museum building on Douglas Avenue in Saint John will be updated and expanded with investments from the provincial and federal governments and the museum itself. Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:46:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0126.html The provincial government has tabled its 2024-25 budget, delivering the biggest health-care budget in New Brunswick’s history, as well as outlining investments in other priority areas such as housing, supporting vulnerable populations and education. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:08:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0123.html New Brunswickers who have personal risk factors for severe illnesses will be eligible for a spring COVID-19 vaccine beginning April 2. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:22:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0113.html The annual River Watch program was launched today to provide New Brunswickers with information on the status of rivers, potential ice jams and other flood issues across the province during the coming weeks. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:42:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0097.html New Brunswick residents affected by the heavy rainfall on Feb. 28-29 can report related property damage by calling 1-888-298-8555 or by registering online. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.03.0096.html The following message of condolence was issued by Premier Blaine Higgs following the passing of former prime minister Brian Mulroney. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:07:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0093.html The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs regarding the flooding in Sussex. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:26:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0087.html Online and paper applications for the one-time N.B. Workers Benefit of $300 are now being accepted, until June 30. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:34:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0085.html The following statement was issued today by Premier Blaine Higgs regarding the N.B. Workers Benefit: Sat, 24 Feb 2024 13:04:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0073.html The following message was issued by Premier Blaine Higgs in recognition of Family Day, Feb. 19. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 08:50:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.02.0053.html New Brunswickers affected by the storm surge on Jan. 10 along the province’s eastern coastline can report property damage by calling the Damage Report Line at 1-888-298-8555 or by registering online. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:27:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0026.html During his annual state of the province address, Premier Blaine Higgs highlighted the province’s improved economic stability while focusing on investments made in priority areas of health care, housing, education and affordability. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:45:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0022.html The $200 Low-Income Seniors’ Affordability Supplement for recipients of the 2023 Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit has been issued. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:16:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0018.html Integrated youth wellness hubs being established around the province aim to give young New Brunswickers and their families easier access to mental health and addictions support. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:36:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0016.html The provincial government and the Canada Games Council have launched the competitive bid process for the 2029 Canada Summer Games. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:27:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2024.01.0007.html The provincial, federal and municipal governments are making a combined investment of more than $7 million to build 39 affordable homes in Saint John. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:48:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0640.html New Brunswickers affected by the storm on Dec. 18-19 can report property damage by calling the Damage Report Line at 1-888-298-8555 or by registering online. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:30:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0616.html The government has released its strategy on how to transition the province to clean energy, while ensuring affordability for New Brunswickers and economic growth. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 09:47:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.12.0608.html The provincial government has provided a six-month status update, summarizing measures taken since its housing strategy, NB Housing Strategy: Housing for All, was released in June. Thu, 07 Dec 2023 13:36:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0587.html The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure will invest $585 million in its 2024-25 capital budget. This includes $505 million for the maintenance and improvement of highways, roads and bridges, which is an increase of $28 million over the previous year’s budget. Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:23:00 -0400 https://www2.gnb.ca:443/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2023.11.0573.html Five people were invested into the Order of New Brunswick by the chancellor of the order, Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy, at a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. 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